Get to Know The 2016-2017 National All- American Miss Pre-Teen Mariah Hall!

NAM: Tell us about yourself: 

Mariah: Fun is my middle name.  I love going on adventures with my friends and exploring new things. I take pics wherever i go.

NAM: What activities are you involved in? 

Mariah:I am a competitive dancer, actress and a signed model with MSA agency in L.A.  I am the lead youth usher at my church and work in the church nursery.

NAM: What are your plans for the future? 

Mariah: I will graduate college of course. My ultimate goal is to land a role with Disney or Nickelodeon.

NAM: How would your friends describe you? 

Mariah: funny, smart, loyal and caring.

NAM: What motto or quote best describes you?

Mariah: Its only the chances we dont take that we regret in the end. GO FOR IT!

NAM: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Mariah: My mom always said Always do your best and never give up.

NAM: How did you prepare for the NAM National pageant?

Mariah: Oh geesh my mom made practice.  We have a great time prepping for NAM.  Its only me and her and we make it fun and do role playing.

NAM: Where is your favorite place to shop? 

Mariah:Forever 21, Lush and Nike

NAM: How have pageants shaped your life? I

Mariah: can walk with confidence, speak in public and now have a huge pageant family of forever friends.  I am the who I am today because of pageants.

NAM: What is your most prized possession?

Mariah: My new teenage room my parents redecorated for me for Christmas.

NAM: What is your favorite movie? 

Mariah: Moana and Jungle Book

NAM: What is your favorite TV show? 

Mariah: KC Undercover

NAM: What is your book? 

Mariah:The Selection by Keira Cass

NAM  What advice do you have for future NAM girls?

Mariah: Always be yourself, have fun and dont  be afraid to make new friends. Never let anyone steal your inner joy, and always let your light shine.

NAM: If you could be famous for anything what would it be? 

Mariah:Acting and dancing.  Entertaining others with my God given talents.

NAM: What is your dream job? 

Mariah: Making  Makeup and Cooking Tutorials

NAM: How do you plan to use your title? 

Mariah:To promote my Stay Fit Platform, encouraging kids my age to 10 min of physical activity everyday.

NAM: How do you volunteer in your community?  

Mariah:Feed My Starving Children, Donating and collecting books and blankets for the homeless. 

NAM: What is your favorite subject in school?

Mariah: Math and PE

NAM:  If you had three wishes what would you wish for? 

Mariah:A bigger house for my mom, to work on a Disney show, and to be able to make everyone happy.

NAM: What is your biggest fear? 

Mariah: Darkness and bugs.

NAM: What is the biggest misconception about your generation? 

Mariah:That all we do is play on cellphones and dont take education serious.

NAM: Who is your role model? 

Mariah: My grandma, she raised 9 kids as a single mom.  She had a stroke and is now paralyzed and shes my biggest fan.

NAM: If you could go back in time to any historical event what would it be? 

Mariah:To go to school with Ruby Bridges.  My mom made me study her to see how young black kids couldnt go to school with their white friends.

NAM: Who is to most influential person in the world? 

Mariah:To me Jesus

NAM: If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? 

Mariah: Zendaya

NAM: What is your favorite part about National American Miss? 

Mariah: Staying at the hotels, making new friends and bonding with my mom.

NAM: What is your definition of a NAM girl? 

Mariah: Fun, classy, smart, pretty, and can be everyones friend.

NAM: What do you like to do for fun? 

Mariah: Hang out with family and friends, watch funny videos, and go on outside adventures.

NAM: What makes your state unique? 

Mariah:Uhhh 110 degree heat and amazing talent. This year AZ had 3 National Queens.

NAM: What is your favorite food? 

Mariah:My moms homeade pasta dishes.

NAM: What makes you laugh? 

Mariah: My moms funny stories when she was a kid

NAM: What was your first thought you had when you captured your national title? Mariah: That my hard work and preparation paid off, and my parents are gonna be so happy for me.

NAM: People would be surprised to know what about you? 

Mariah:I am a really good athlete, I won the High Jump and Long jump for my school district. I am very competitive in sports and my new passion is volleyball.